When phenomenally successful R&B star, Usher, embarked on his latest tour - The UR Experience - he replied on the cream of production providers. Kicking off in Montreal, Canada, in November 2014 and ending at the O2, London, in March, it spanned the glove, visiting various continents and thrilling fans the world over. During its final leg in Europe, TPi's Kelly Murray visited the crew to talk tech talent and creative vision.
The UR Experience's touring team is led by industry veteran...
Posted on: 21/09/2015Categories: News from TPi Magazine
Following the release of their critically acclaimed 2014 album 'The Mindsweep', British post-hardcore troubadours Enter Shikari returned to UK stages this February to deliver an eclectic mix of punk rock, dubstep, and drum and bass, all tied together by the band's famously energetic show design. TPi got acquainted with the team behind the tour.
Having emerged from the emo furor of the early noughties, Enter Shikari quickly distinguished themselves as a band with staying power. Determined...
Posted on: 21/09/2015Categories: News from TPi Magazine
In 2009, British singer Paloma Faith released her debut album 'Do You Want The Truth Or Something Beautiful?' and became a mainstay on the UK airwaves. Her infectiously bubbly personality soon gained her an army of fans, and her live performances have become a huge selling point for the artist. The recent recipient of a Brit Award, Faith is going from strength to strength as she embarks on her first full production arena tour. TPi talks retro glam and customisation at Leeds First Direct Arena.
There's...
Posted on: 21/09/2015Categories: News from TPi Magazine
Venues Day 2015 takes place on Tuesday 20 October at Ministry of Sound, London. Pre-booking for venues only is now open and booking for all delegates will open on 14 September.
Since the first Venues Day event in December 2014, awareness of the precarious position in which the UK's small independent venues find themselves has grown enormously. Music Venue Trust, the charity created to champion and protect the nation's grassroots music, continues to lead this work and is putting together...
Posted on: 09/09/2015Categories: Industry Event News
Marking the start of Nando's Music Exchange, a facilitation and collaboration of established and emerging talent, UK and South African artists Example and Muzi support with masterclass session
Nando's today announces a unique two-year partnership with the Roundhouse, which will focus on supporting up-and-coming young musicians, whilst providing industry support and mentors.
Posted on: 03/09/2015Categories: News from RotD
Marking the start of Nando's Music Exchange, a facilitation and collaboration of established and emerging talent, UK and South African artists Example and Muzi support with masterclass session
Nando's today announces a unique two-year partnership with the Roundhouse, which will focus on supporting up-and-coming young musicians, whilst providing industry support and mentors.
Posted on: 03/09/2015Categories: News from RotD
The Reeperbahn Festival combines concerts in a variety of pop-cultural genres with an arts programme and a platform for professionals in the music and digital industries. It is Germany's largest club festival and has grown to become one of the most important meeting places for the music industry worldwide.
The 30,000 visitors can choose from a total of 600 events, including around 400 concerts, 30 arts highlights, and more than 150 programmes of Reeperbahn Festival Conference. Reeperbahn...
Posted on: 01/09/2015Categories: Industry Event News
The aim of The Summit conference and awards is to reflect this vibrant, fast-moving industry where the winners are those who have entrepreneurial drive and the ability to create and embrace opportunities.
The energy that sustains this industry, both domestically and on a global scale, in delivering new talent, staging spectacular events and pushing the boundaries in production – is the very essence of The Summit.
As well as conference sessions and discussion groups, the event...
Posted on: 01/09/2015Categories: Industry Event News
The British Academy Of Songwriters, Composers And Authors yesterday gave its backing to PRS's litigation against SoundCloud, insisting that the digital firm's current business model "financially damages our members". The organisation's CEO Vick Bain said: "As an organisation that works to protect our members' rights we fully support PRS For Music's decision to commence legal proceedings against SoundCloud. We acknowledge that streaming is a fantastic means of listening to and enjoying music but...
Posted on: 01/09/2015Categories: News from CMU Online
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